Canada for put Canadian woman on its currency, Hindus commend Canada

Hindus have commended Canada for finally deciding to put a Canadian woman on its currency for the first time, although they feel that this decision came very late. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, called it a step in the positive direction. World should treat women with equality and respect […]

Hindus welcome yoga space at Vancouver Airport

Hindus have applauded launching of a pilot program to test a tranquil yoga space for travelers at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), a major international airport in Canada, calling it a step in the positive direction. This program will offer departing passengers to a Canadian destination a designated space free of charge to engage in a […]

50 feet Hanuman Statue in Greater Toronto Hindu Temple (Vishnu Mandir, Richmond Hill)

Vishnu Mandir, a Hindu temple in Richmond Hill in Greater Toronto area established in 1979, is installing a 50 feet Lord Hanuman statue on July two. Morari Bapu, well known Hindu preacher from India, will lead the installation ceremonies. This temple, whose tagline is “Institution that nurtures families from Cradle to Golden years”, is also […]

Catholic school in Canada treats students with yoga in Mental Health Awareness Week

A Catholic elementary school in Alberta (Canada) treated its students with a yoga class on May four as a part of Mental Health Awareness Week initiative. Ecole Our Lady of the Rosary School (EOLRS) in Sylvan Lake, a Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 2 publicly funded English-French Catholic school, whose “Motto” is “Learning, Listening and Following Jesus” […]

Hindus commend Calgary Police for hiring Yoga Instructor

Hindus have welcomed attempts of Calgary Police Service (CPS) in Alberta (Canada) to hire a Yoga Instructor, calling it a step in the positive direction. The City of Calgary, on behalf of CPS is requesting submissions for a position as a yoga instructor with proven experience and expertise to provide yoga classes for sworn officers […]

“Largest Hindu Temple in N. America” under construction near Vancouver

A new Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre in Burnaby (British Columbia, Canada), which claims itself as “largest Hindu temple in North America” when complete, is currently under construction. This 31,000 square feet Temple, which claims to blend traditional and contemporary values, is said to be about 75% complete. Its prayer hall will accommodate 800 devotees; […]

Winnipeg school renamed “yoga” class as “movement” class?

Hindus are critical of École Christine-Lesperance (ECL), a francophone elementary school in Winnipeg (Canada) under Franco-Manitoban School Division (DSFM), for reportedly renaming its “yoga” class as “movement” class. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that although introduced and nourished by Hinduism, yoga was a world heritage and liberation powerhouse […]

Hindus concerned at Hindu temple vandalism in Ontario

Hindus are highly concerned after reports of vandalism of Shri Ram Dham Hindu Temple in Kitchener in Ontario (Canada). There were reports of smashing of windows of Shri Ram Dham Hindu Temple on November 15 night by vandals with large rocks. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that […]

Canada’s Guruvayurappan Temple gets permit after “long & difficult process”

Guruvayurappan Temple of Brampton in Canada has reportedly received the building permit from the City of Brampton in Ontario, which it calls “a long and difficult process”. According to Temple President Dr. P. Karunakaran Kutty, the “construction is to begin in early October”. Temple has reportedly raised about $1.8 million and is seeking more donations. […]

Religious call to fight infidelity in Ottawa

Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has given a call to the leaders of various religions and denominations to put up a joint fight against the reportedly staggering amount of infidelity in Canada’s capital Ottawa. According to reports, cheating website “Ashley Madison”, whose tagline is “Life is short. Have an affair”, has 189,810 Ottawa accounts, while […]

Saskatoon Hindu Temple launching $1.2 million expansion

Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Saskatoon (Canada) is launching expansion project estimated at $1.2 million with a “Shilanyas Ceremony” on July 30. It will reportedly include a large multi-purpose hall, an equal size basement with dining area, etc., thus doubling the existing capacity. It is expected to be completed in two years. Meanwhile, Hindu statesman […]

Hindus back Canadian aboriginals’ demand of Pope’s apology for Church’s role in “cultural genocide”

Hindus are supporting the demand of “Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada” for apology by Pope “for the Roman Catholic Church’s role in the spiritual, cultural, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children in Catholic-run residential schools”. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, agreed with […]

Hindu temple to open in Canada’s Windsor in November

A new Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre of Windsor (Ontario, Canada) is reportedly expected to open its doors in November next. Construction of this Windsor’s first Hindu temple with an attached cultural center will cover about 13,000 square feet on a four acres plot in East Windsor and will begin next month, reports suggest. Meanwhile, […]

Inappropriate depiction of Hindu gods in Vancouver photo project, Hindus upset

Hindus are upset at depiction of Hindu gods in Vancouver (Canada) photographer’s recently premiered photo project “Gods of Suburbia”, calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, was highly critical of Dina Goldstein’s photo project for trivializing the highly revered deities of Hinduism, Ganesh and Lakshmi. In […]

Hindus ask Canada to “wholeheartedly” uplift its indigenous people

Hindus want Canada to undertake the upliftment of its indigenous people seriously and wholeheartedly and address their problems urgently. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that reported overall well-being and socio-economic gap between aboriginals and other Canadians was distressing and it needed to be narrowed down. Canada should […]

Hindus back taxi drivers’ demand for multi-faith prayer-room at Saskatoon Airport

Hindus have supported taxi drivers’ reported demand for a multi-faith prayer-room at Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) in Saskatchewan (Canada). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that having a prayer-room at the airport would be a “step in the right direction”. A multi-faith prayer-room would help […]

Quebec restriction on religious symbols is cynical

Rajan Zed

Hindus have strongly criticized proposed Charter of Quebec Values restricting display of religious symbols in public sector; calling it cynical, incoherent and shocking proposal; incompatible with the 21st century world. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that governments should not be in the business of telling people how to […]

Canada’s Edmonton Public Schools offering yoga, Hindus laud

Hindus have applauded Edmonton Public Schools (Alberta, Canada) for reportedly introducing for-credit yoga classes from this semester, and have urged all schools in Canada to do the same for their pupils. Calling it a “step in the right direction”, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, suggested all schools of […]

Aadi Pooram Ther Festival to held in Greater Vancouver, Canada

A Hindu chariot parade will reportedly be held on the streets of Greater Vancouver (Canada) on August 9, 2013. Arul Migu Thurkadevi Hindu Society, a Charitable Organization which runs a temple in Burnaby, will pull a chariot as a part of its Annual Ther Festival (Aadi Pooram) through Burnaby roads which will be closed to […]